Storylines: With 50 points, the Blackhawks find themselves in last place in the Central and four points and three teams out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference after their off week. They play their next three at home before going on the road for four in a row.

Trending: Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak has been leaky of late, allowing at least four goals in six of his previous nine starts. He has a 3.25 goals-against average is sixth-worst in the league. The Islanders’ other goalie, Thomas Greiss, has the worst GAA at 3.89.